The cheapest and fastest trains from Darlington station (DAR) to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price
£113
Average price
£113
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
347 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington station (DAR) to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington station (DAR) to London Heathrow Airport will cost around £113 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £113.
Of the 1 trains that leave Darlington station (DAR) for London Heathrow Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 347 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Darlington station (DAR) to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington station (DAR) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £178.
Distance: 347 km
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£85 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £178 Average Price |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Darlington station (DAR) to London Heathrow Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington station (DAR) to London Heathrow Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday 1 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:28 Darlington station (DAR) | 3h44 | 13:12 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington station (DAR) to London Heathrow Airport
Trains from Darlington station (DAR) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £84 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:56, the last at 10:00. The fastest train covers the 347 km distance in 3h 37m.
Distance 347 km |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £84 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 07:56 |
Last train 10:00 |
Train companies: LNER from Darlington station (DAR) to London Heathrow Airport trainsLNER trains will get you between Darlington station (DAR) and London Heathrow Airport from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Darlington station (DAR) to London Heathrow Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington station (DAR) to London Heathrow Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Darlington station (DAR) and London Heathrow Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones
- Accessible taxis: Generally available but advance booking recommended
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: stations front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance
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